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More HP resources

You have already used Setup Instructions to turn on the computer and locate this guide. For product details, how-to information, and more, use this table.

Resource

Contents

 

 

Setup Instructions

Overview of computer setup and features.

 

 

Help and Support

A broad range of how-to information and troubleshooting tips.

To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and

 

 

Support. For more details, go to http://www.hp.com/

 

 

support.

 

 

 

 

 

Safety & Comfort Guide

Proper workstation setup.

To access this guide, select Start > Help and

Guidelines for posture and work habits that increase your

Support > User Guides, or go to http://www.hp.com/

 

comfort and decrease your risk of injury.

ergo.

Electrical and mechanical safety information.

 

 

 

Worldwide support

Chat online with an HP technician.

To get support in your language, go to

Email support.

http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/

Find worldwide support telephone numbers.

wwcontact_us.html.

 

 

 

Locate HP service center locations.

 

 

Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices

Important regulatory notices, including proper battery disposal

To access this guide, select Start > Help and

 

information.

 

 

Support > User Guides.

 

 

 

 

Limited Warranty*

Specific warranty information about this computer.

To access the warranty, select Start > Help and

 

 

Support > User Guides or go to http://www.hp.com/ go/orderdocuments.

*You can find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product located with the user guides on your computer and/or on the CD/DVD provided in the box. In some countries/regions, HP may provide a printed HP Limited Warranty in the box. For countries/regions where the warranty is not provided in printed format, you may request a printed copy from http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments or write to:

North America: Hewlett-Packard, MS POD, 11311 Chinden Blvd., Boise, ID 83714, USA

Europe, Middle East, Africa: Hewlett-Packard, POD, Via G. Di Vittorio, 9, 20063, Cernusco s/Naviglio (MI), Italy

Asia Pacific: Hewlett-Packard, POD, P.O. Box 200, Alexandra Post Office, Singapore 911507

When you request a printed copy of your warranty, please include your product number, warranty period (found on your service label), name, and postal address.

IMPORTANT: Do NOT return your HP product to the addresses above. For U.S. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go/ contactHP. For worldwide support, go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html.

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Contents User Guide Product notice Software termsSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Using the keyboard and pointing devices Shutting down the computer Input power Operating environment Electrostatic Discharge Index Page Starting right Best practicesFun things to do Resource Contents More HP resourcesGetting to know your computer Finding your hardware and software informationFront Component Description Speakers Produce soundRight side Component DescriptionLeft side Environmental NoticesGetting to know your computer Display Communication and Chat CyberLink YouCamTop TouchPadLights Buttons Keys Fn keyBottom Labels ComponentConnecting to a network Connecting to a wireless networkUsing the wireless controls Using the wireless buttonUsing a Wlan Using an Internet service providerSetting up a Wlan Configuring a wireless routerProtecting your Wlan Connecting to a wired network Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlyConnecting to a local area network LAN Connecting to a WlanPage Enjoying entertainment features Multimedia FeaturesUsing the webcam Using audioConnecting speakers Connecting headphonesUsing video Connecting a microphoneConnecting a VGA monitor or projector Checking the soundConnecting an Hdmi TV or monitor Configuring audio settings with Hdmi TV Managing your audio and video files Using the keyboard and pointing devices Using ALT GR key combinations Using the action keysIcon Key Description Using the hot keys Using the TouchPadFunction Hot key Description Turning the TouchPad off or on Navigating SelectingUsing TouchPad gestures Select Start Control Panel Hardware and SoundScrolling Pinching/ZoomingRotating FlickingManaging power Using Sleep or HibernationInitiating and exiting Sleep Using the power meter Selecting a power planSetting password protection on wakeup Initiating and exiting HibernationRunning on battery power Removing a user-replaceable batteryFinding battery information Conserving battery powerIdentifying low battery levels Storing a user-replaceable batteryRunning on external power Disposing of a user-replaceable batteryReplacing a user-replaceable battery Shutting down the computerSelect Start Shut down Using a USB device Connecting a USB deviceManaging and sharing information Type DescriptionInserting and removing a digital storage card Removing a USB deviceUsing optical drives Inserting an optical disc Removing an optical disc Sharing drives on the network Maintaining your computer Improving performanceHandling drives Replacing a hard drivePage Page Using Disk Defragmenter Using Disk CleanupAdding or replacing memory modules Page Cleaning your computer Updating programs and driversCleaning the display, sides, and cover Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardTraveling with or shipping your computer Page Using passwords Computer risk Security featureSecuring your computer and information Locating your security softwareSetting Windows passwords Password FunctionUsing Internet security software Setting Setup Utility Bios passwordsUsing antivirus software Installing software updates Securing your wireless networkUsing firewall software Installing Windows security updatesUsing an optional security cable lock Backing up your software applications and informationUsing Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics Starting Setup Utility BiosUpdating the Bios Determining the Bios versionUsing System Diagnostics Downloading a Bios updatePage Backing up, restoring, and recovering Creating backupsCreating recovery media to recover the original system What you need to knowCreating system restore points Creating a system restore pointBacking up system and personal information Tips for a successful backup Creating a backup using Windows Backup and RestoreRestore and recovery Restoring to a previous system restore pointRecovering the original system using HP Recovery Manager Restoring specific files using Windows Backup and RestoreRecovering using HP Recovery partition select models only Recovering using the recovery mediaPage Specifications Input powerOperating environment Troubleshooting and support Troubleshooting Disc drive problemsWireless connection problems Cannot connect to a Wlan Cannot connect to a preferred networkCurrent network security codes are unavailable Cannot connect to the wireless router Wlan connection is very weakNetwork status icon is not displayed Audio problems Power management problemsResolving a low battery level Troubleshooting an AC adapter Contacting support Electrostatic Discharge Bios IndexWlan